5.9, not as good as I hoped.
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,737
Likes: 4
From: Kuna, Idaho
Couple Questions and a comment
Comment first, BigWheels, you said
For those that don't know when he said 5 mic absolute that means the filter is 98.7% efficient @ removing particles 5 mics or larger. 2 mic nominal = 50% efficient @ removing particles 2 mics or larger.
On to the Questions.
1) Will using these drop in filters with finer filtration restrict or affect fuel flow? Seems to me logic would dictate smaller holes = more restriction.
2) In addition to GDP's 2 mic add on filters they offer a filter & F/W separator combo. is there any need for a separator on a stock fuel system?
Comment first, BigWheels, you said
For those that don't know when he said 5 mic absolute that means the filter is 98.7% efficient @ removing particles 5 mics or larger. 2 mic nominal = 50% efficient @ removing particles 2 mics or larger.
On to the Questions.
1) Will using these drop in filters with finer filtration restrict or affect fuel flow? Seems to me logic would dictate smaller holes = more restriction.
2) In addition to GDP's 2 mic add on filters they offer a filter & F/W separator combo. is there any need for a separator on a stock fuel system?
I like the idea of 2 f/w seps personally, even on a stock system. I prefer to have them separate to stage the filtering vs the dual head.
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
Thank`s for all the advice on fillters. An update, Dodge called & said my parts would be in between the 6th & the 16th of next month. That means I`ll be without my truck for at least two weeks. This is not good. This is my work truck. They said they have 8 trucks waiting on injectors.
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
Out of the blue the dealer called me to say my truck is ready. I`m feeling better already. They had the truck for 8 days. That was bad but at least it wasn`t over two weeks like they told me two days ago.
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 321
Likes: 0
The teck said it was the wiring on the injectors not the tips. This made me feel better because he said it was a flaw & nothing that I had done wrong. Thanks to all ya`ll for letting me gripe for awhile.
Registered User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 296
Likes: 0
From: LAKEWOOD, CA
Couple Questions and a comment
Comment first, BigWheels, you said
For those that don't know when he said 5 mic absolute that means the filter is 98.7% efficient @ removing particles 5 mics or larger. 2 mic nominal = 50% efficient @ removing particles 2 mics or larger.
On to the Questions.
1) Will using these drop in filters with finer filtration restrict or affect fuel flow? Seems to me logic would dictate smaller holes = more restriction.
2) In addition to GDP's 2 mic add on filters they offer a filter & F/W separator combo. is there any need for a separator on a stock fuel system?
Comment first, BigWheels, you said
For those that don't know when he said 5 mic absolute that means the filter is 98.7% efficient @ removing particles 5 mics or larger. 2 mic nominal = 50% efficient @ removing particles 2 mics or larger.
On to the Questions.
1) Will using these drop in filters with finer filtration restrict or affect fuel flow? Seems to me logic would dictate smaller holes = more restriction.
2) In addition to GDP's 2 mic add on filters they offer a filter & F/W separator combo. is there any need for a separator on a stock fuel system?
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,737
Likes: 4
From: Kuna, Idaho
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
From: exeter,ca
Registered User
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 341
Likes: 0
From: slidell, la.
2 micron fuel filtration needed to insure long injector life? my 97 PSD(primative compared to this 06 Cummins) didn't have a 2 mic filter and it was at 205K when i sold her. no issues at all and still on the road today
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,813
Likes: 2
From: LaGrange, Texas
Its the switch to a high pressure common rail setup that has these trucks in danger of inadequately filtered fuel. I believe the fuel filter is the most important part of the truck. I use Airdog filters, don't know if they're made by another company like wix or fleetguard, but they have been exceptional.
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,737
Likes: 4
From: Kuna, Idaho
Common Rails are more filtration dependent across the board, not just the Dodge.
I am not sure about the new HUEI but the 95.5-97 injectors were generally replaced around the 140K mile mark (based on what I remember from 10 years ago) so 205K is pretty good.
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 4,737
Likes: 4
From: Kuna, Idaho
Its the switch to a high pressure common rail setup that has these trucks in danger of inadequately filtered fuel. I believe the fuel filter is the most important part of the truck. I use Airdog filters, don't know if they're made by another company like wix or fleetguard, but they have been exceptional.
I highly suggest running the OE filter in conjunction with the AD for proper f/w sep (OE spec calls for 95% free and 95%emulsified water removal)
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Forrest Nearing
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
45
Feb 9, 2007 10:09 AM
cigman1st
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
71
Jan 30, 2004 07:59 AM